After careful consideration from the CompleteCare Health Network Board Succession Committee, a resolution was passed at their June 26, 2014 meeting to name Curtis Edwards of Bridgeton as the president of the organization with full responsibility over all CompleteCare departments as of July 1, 2014. Mr. Edwards will continue to report to Gil Walter, who retains the title CEO until his retirement on December 31st of this year. The vote to move Curtis into the position of president signals the board’s satisfaction with Curtis’s demonstration of increased readiness to fulfill the chief executive position.
“I must tell you that I personally have the utmost confidence in Curtis,” said Mr. Walter when he made the announcement. “As you all should know, over his past ten years with CompleteCare, Curtis has made extraordinary contributions to our growth and development and ever improving quality of service and has proven himself as an inspiring leader.”
Preceding graduation from Rowan University with a BA in Business Administration, Mr. Edwards served in the U.S. NAVY in San Diego, CA. After honorary discharge from the NAVY Mr. Edwards completed a Masters degree in Business Administration at Wilmington College in Wilmington, DE.
In 2004, Mr. Edwards joined CompleteCare as part of a Robert Wood Johnson project to bring together leaders in area communities to improve the health of the people in the region. In the decade since, Mr. Edwards has been a member of CompleteCare’s executive team charged with orchestrating the organization’s community engagement and government relations. Most recently, Mr. Edwards’ role has been that of Executive Vice President, during which time he has overseen the unprecedented expansion and growth of CompleteCare which now serves over 55,000 patients annually. He also oversaw the organization’s evolution into a high-quality patient centered medical home.
Edwards is very active in local communities and has many civic responsibilities including: member of the Mayor’s Campaign for Healthier Millville, Bridgeton, Vineland and Cape May Court House, Vice-President for the Bridgeton Board of Education, Secretary for Gateway Community Action Partnership, and President for the Bridgeton Rotary Lunch Club. In 2009, Mr. Edwards was awarded the MCN Unsung Hero Award for distinguished dedication to migrant health.
“CompleteCare is a dynamic organization that is making an impact on the lives of thousands of individuals throughout the area we serve,” said Mr. Edwards. “However, even with all we have done, there is still much more to do. I look forward to leading this organization as we continue in our mission to provider accessible, affordable, high-quality healthcare to all.”
About CompleteCare Health Network:
CompleteCare is accredited by the Joint Commission and is a Federally Qualified Health Center which provides primary medical, dental and counseling services to over 55,000 persons annually in Cumberland, Gloucester and Cape May Counties. Now operating 20 Community and School-based health centers, CompleteCare is dedicated to serving the community with accessible, affordable, high-quality health services. For more information, or to schedule an appointment visit www.CompleteCareNJ.org or call 856-451-4700.
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